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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20250117 A list of changes since the last build are here: c97ccc75 Add diff-between-tabs developer function 5b178d50 tk8180: Fix tuning step encoding 229c8218 tk280: Fix tuning step encoding 497a9f44 tk280: Fix supporting duplex=split abf21c0c Improve keyboard navigation from setting group to editor fa75ee23 tk280: Fix saving radio version in metadata ed01c80c tk280: Improve performance by caching mappings a0339278 tk280: Fix battery save setting 4d9ba57e tk280: Fix memory format deprecated behaviors 2aedd6d1 Fix memory dragging off-by-N rows issue 3075cd43 tk280: Implement OST settings 0863e4e3 Add Kenwood TK-280,380 support d47b210e Improved keyboard navigation for settings editor 3ea12b3b Add MemSetting to streamline set_settings() in many cases c2ff1b04 Improve reporting of settings failures in tests a7b805ab radtel_t18: add Retevis H777H PMR version - fixes #11775 79fefdcb radtel_t18.py: add support for Radtel H777H FRS version - related to #11775 fc94f148 uv17pro: Fix exposing static banks on some models dc48c8a1 snapcraft: Install wheel instead of tarball 837aef0d Improve keyboard navigation and editing Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11642] zone/bank assignments [Bug 4935] Radio not seen in Linux Mint [New Model 11775] Add support for Retevis H777H series radios --

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Alternate Programmng Methods
by ebills＠ncsmiths.com 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

I'm playing around with a TIDradioH3 which has both bluetooth programming and a dedicated usbc connection for programming. Curious if Chirp has usb to usb programming capability or bluetooth capability. Dick W4RS

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Re: Trouble with Linux USB port (Dave B)
by Dave B 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Hi again. You need to... sudo apt purge brltty If you've not already done so in the past... "brltty" is (I think) a Braile input device, for partially sighted users, often installed and active by default. It would appear the devices probably use a CH340 USB/Serial bridge chipset, hence the confusion. Also, if you've not already made yourself a member of the "dialout group"... sudo adduser $USER dialout. That will add "you" (the logged in user) to the "dialout" group, giving you permission to use serial ports, among other things. ("$USER" is a system variable that holds the logged in username.) Then, at least logout and log back in again for that change to take effect. If you wish, do a full restart just to be sure that brltty has gone. There is also often another background daemon "modem manager" that can cause similar issues. That can be disabled too, plenty on the web about that. Hope the above helps. Dave B.

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Re: Trouble with Linux USB port
by Dave B 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Hi. With recent Linux's, you can use... dmesg -WH in a command line session... Where nothing appears to happen but if you plug something in, you'll see what the OS does with it. If -WH errors, try -wH.. An initial splurge of info, then silence, untill you change what's plugged in. (Ctrl+C exits the dmesg thing, Ctrl+D will close the terminal session.) If you have a FTDI based adapter, you can create a udev rule, so it always shows up under a more easily recognizable device name, such as... /dev/ttyMyAdapter! Or other creative name, regardless of were you connect it. Lesser chipsets without a unique serial number, you can do similar tricks, but you have to decypher the "path" to the device, and as I've recently found, with some OS/PC Hardware combinations, that can change at each boot! Most application software these days will accept that sort of thing, CHIRP used to, but I've yet to try the latest incarnation. 73. Dave G0WBX.

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Re: Trouble with Linux USB port
by Dave Baxter 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Disable and remove BRLTTY. It's a not uncommon issue for that to mess with serial ports. Plenty online about that, and other pre-installed software that comes with the OS's these days. It doesn't affect many, but when it does, mayhem ensues! Hope that helps. Dave.

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Re: Trouble with Linux USB port
by Gregory Beyer 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

> Yes I did follow the instructions, as stated in my OP. There is no > difference between running ls /dev/tty* before and after cable > plugin. No new device is added. I have no ttyACM device. Ran usermod > command, then rebooted. No joy. running ls against all of /dev, I do > find a usb directory (not ttyUSB) -- IDK if it relates to this problem. > > ls -la usb > total 0 > drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 60 Jan 12 12:03 . > drwxr-xr-x 21 root root 4880 Jan 12 12:15 .. > crw------- 1 root root 180, 0 Jan 12 12:04 hiddev0 > > "In some cases it may be necessary to enter the device (port) name > manually before chirp can see it." How would I do that? > > Thanks, > *________________________* > > *Greg Beyer > greg(a)beyerusa.net* > > > KQ4AVZ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Jeffrey Vian via Users <users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM > *To:* CHIRP users list > *Cc:* Jeffrey Vian > *Subject:* [users] Re: Trouble with Linux USB port > >> Did you follow the instructions on this page? Especially steps 1 and 2. >> >> Are you certain that the port is getting the name you expected?. >> >> It may get a name ttyUSB0 or it may get something like ttyACM0. On >> some of >> my radios it gets USB and on others it gets ACM. I think that is >> related >> to the specific chipset in the programming cable (or maybe the linux >> distro >> used could be a factor) >> You may be able to run `ls /dev/tty*` before plugging in the cable and >> again after plugging it in to identify the name it actually is assigned. >> >> In some cases it may be necessary to enter the device (port) name >> manually >> before chirp can see it. >> It also may be necessary to add your user to the `dialout` group for >> access >> to the device. If you have not already done so the command `sudo >> usermod >> -a -G dialout <username>` should add the user to that group. Then a >> logout >> and back in will be required before the group assignment becomes active. >> >> Jeff >> KI7GJG >> >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM Gregory Beyer via Users < >> users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi, I'm having trouble with CHIRP not recognizing any USB ports. I'm >>> running LinuxMint 21, Mate. I've installed >>> chirp-20250110-py3-none-any.whl per the instructions at >>> /wiki/ChirpOnLinux. Other than needing to install python3-yattag, it >>> went smoothly. Love how fast chirp loads over the flatpak I used to >>> use >>> a long time ago! >>> >>> When I run chirp, and scroll through the ports, there are no USB ports >>> listed. Tried "Help me" and got "Unable to determine a port for your >>> cable. Check your drivers and connections." Under Mate System >>> Reports/System Information, I see the cable listed under USB hub 1: >>> Device-2: 1-2:40 info: QinHeng CH340 serial converter type: <vendor >>> specific> driver: usbfs rev: 1.1 speed: 12 Mb/s chip-ID: 1a86:7523. >>> I plugged my cable into a different USB port, cable appears under hub 2 >>> in the report. So, my OS is recognizing the cable, on either USB >>> port, but CHIRP does not. >>> >>> Even tho I'm not getting a permission denied error, I tried "sudo >>> usermod -a -G $(stat -c %G /dev/ttyUSB0) $USER" anyway, and got "stat: >>> cannot statx '/dev/ttyUSB0': No such file or directory." Same error >>> when I tried command for USB1 and USB2. >>> >>> Any suggestions on how I can resolve? >>> >>> Thanks much, >>> >>> *________________________* >>> >>> *Greg Beyer >>> greg(a)beyerusa.net* >>> >>> >>> KQ4AVZ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Users mailing list >>> users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >>> https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/postorius/lists/users.lists.chirpmyradio.com >>> >>> To unsubscribe, send an email to users-leave(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >>> To report this email as off-topic, please email >>> users-owner(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >>> List archives: >>> https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/hyperkitty/list/users@lists.chirpmyradio.com/ >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Users mailing list >> users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >> https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/postorius/lists/users.lists.chirpmyradio.com >> >> To unsubscribe, send an email to users-leave(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >> To report this email as off-topic, please email >> users-owner(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com >> List archives: >> https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/hyperkitty/list/users@lists.chirpmyradio.com/

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Trouble with Linux USB port
by Gregory Beyer 12 Jan '25

12 Jan '25

Hi, I'm having trouble with CHIRP not recognizing any USB ports. I'm running LinuxMint 21, Mate. I've installed chirp-20250110-py3-none-any.whl per the instructions at /wiki/ChirpOnLinux. Other than needing to install python3-yattag, it went smoothly. Love how fast chirp loads over the flatpak I used to use a long time ago! When I run chirp, and scroll through the ports, there are no USB ports listed. Tried "Help me" and got "Unable to determine a port for your cable. Check your drivers and connections." Under Mate System Reports/System Information, I see the cable listed under USB hub 1: Device-2: 1-2:40 info: QinHeng CH340 serial converter type: <vendor specific> driver: usbfs rev: 1.1 speed: 12 Mb/s chip-ID: 1a86:7523. I plugged my cable into a different USB port, cable appears under hub 2 in the report. So, my OS is recognizing the cable, on either USB port, but CHIRP does not. Even tho I'm not getting a permission denied error, I tried "sudo usermod -a -G $(stat -c %G /dev/ttyUSB0) $USER" anyway, and got "stat: cannot statx '/dev/ttyUSB0': No such file or directory." Same error when I tried command for USB1 and USB2. Any suggestions on how I can resolve? Thanks much, *________________________* *Greg Beyer greg(a)beyerusa.net* KQ4AVZ

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Retevis H777 Unable to Connect
by jmorin06＠gmail.com 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

Greetings! New CHIRP user here. I ordered (4) Retevis H777 radios and am trying to program them. Two radios are the "newer" version (with usb-c charging) while the other two are an "older" version. I am able to connect, download, and upload to the older version radios, but not the newer version radios. When I try, I get the error message "Error communicating with radio, no response from radio". Tried with all three of the H777 profiles (H777, H777 Plus, H777S). The first two profiles give the same error message already described. The third is a different error message "The radio did not accept program mode after five tries...". Radio is on, tried different computers (Mac and windows) also made sure I was using latest CHIRP build (10-Jan-2025). Nothing works... I am able to program with the Retevis CPS. The "newer" version does have some different features so maybe it needs a new profile/model in CHIRP? Before I submit a bug/new model request, I wanted to check here to see if anyone has advice or experience working with this "newer" H777 model. Thanks!

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Icom IC-2710
by Ken Gordon 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

Is Chirp able to program the subject radio? Ken W7EKB -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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UV-5R receive issues using CHIRP
by Dave 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

I downloaded the CHIRP software I received with the radio, I used updated software to program the radio, it transmits fine, the problem is that I am not receiving anyone, the color on the radio changes as there are people talking, I have a scanner that also confirms that people are talking, but no audio from the radio, with the exception of the National Weather Service that is programmed in. I have some ham radio, FRS, GMRS Freq's programmed in. Since the updated software puts all the information in for us when you enter the frequency, I am not sure what is going on, any solutions?

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Re: UV-5R receive issues using CHIRP
by Joe Pizzi 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

My guess is that you put the ctcss tones as receive tones instead of transmit tones. Joe Pizzi KI5LST

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20250110 A list of changes since the last build are here: cd69e1b9 Add Baofeng BFT20D radio c4273f95 rt21: Fix DTCS decoding when stored in hex 83b5c06b tdh3: Fix incorrect ponmsg and step list values 3d03ae13 Update bg_BG.po 48e8354a Disable filtering on Linux 12082ade Update UV-5GPlus model alias ccf0a655 Added support for Kenwood TS-790E. Possibly fixes #10215 3e66222c kenwood_live: Refresh memory after setting 927ba36c Avoiding globals in kenwood_live.py Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11749] Some memory fields empty, message "some memories are incompatible with this radio" [Bug 11760] Chirp Freezes when I click in the Filter Field [Bug 11761] Tidradio TD-H3 : Power on message and step values incorrect [New Model 10215] Kenwood TS-790A & TS-790E [New Model 11742] Add support for Baofeng BF-T20D --

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"Round-trip" processing with Chirp
by lgadallah＠gmail.com 08 Jan '25

08 Jan '25

Hi all: I have used 'chirpc' to connect to my radio and download the memory map. It is my understanding that entries can be added to a .csv file and these can be added to such a memory map file, allowing updating or adding new entries to the memory map. However, I wonder if there is a way to convert the memory map file to a .csv file, allowing the contents to be managed there? This would allow a "round-trip" capability as mentioned in the title: Configuration could be downloaded from a radio, converted into a .csv file, edited as needed, and then inserted into a memory map file and uploaded to the radio. Note: I may be missing some obvious functionality as I am using 'chirpc' rather than the GUI, as I am remote from the PC and radio. 73, Larry NM7A/VE6VQ

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 27 Dec '24

27 Dec '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241227 A list of changes since the last build are here: 43449629 Add basic support for Baofeng W31D and BF-T20D - closes #11671 and #11742 67d51a73 Updated Italian Translation d9949018 Fix marking some untranslated strings aba99276 ga510v2: Fix reading memory block list 855276b7 TK690: Additional Settings options added group names, setting basic/full control head, setting welcome message, setting channel/group name lengths, and compander enable/disable per channel 7db6b122 Fix reloading volatile settings 204f4f78 chore: Bump gh action versions Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11209] seems some strings, for example "Name" and "Skip" columns are missing from translations. [Bug 11739] Radioddity GA-510

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Question
by Thomas Bain 22 Dec '24

22 Dec '24

Hello. I have a simple question. Is CHIRP software compatible with Windows systems that use the new Qualcomm ARM-based processors? Thank you, Tom

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 20 Dec '24

20 Dec '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241220 A list of changes since the last build are here: 605037de bankedit.py: remove redundant memory_changed function, now that _cell_changing handles both cases 48c33155 handle spacebar selection of cells properly ef723140 fix style issues in alinco_dr735t.py to resolve tox -e style failing tests 9deeb0e1 Make RadioSettingValueMap support lazy init 7e5be48c tk690: Remove stray print() debug 81f6e5da Fix RadioSettingValueMap deprecated current-value ef3502e1 Fix missing EOL in FRS/GMRS stock config 58664d97 Add driver for Kenwood TK690, TK790, and TK890. d8bb14bb uv5r: Expose rich "K1 connection" error c58ef444 Updated Italian Translation 0b5af16d Updated Spanish Translation Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11738] Upload from Radio [New Model 1093] Kenwood TK-690/790/890 [New Model 3363] Kenwood TK-790 Single Head --

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241213 A list of changes since the last build are here: 3991158d fix typo in CSV column name, fixing TStep c7d02403 add legal power limits for US FRS and GMRS, replacing chirp's auto-populated 50W on all channels 409312fe Add MaxTalker P15 301c2fea Add filtering capability to the memory editor ded11074 repeaterbook: Fix memory number sequence 22e3642f baofeng_uv17Pro.py: support BF-F8HP-PRO firmware v0.33 - fixes #11729 68d2fc9b Fix reporting bugs with UTF-8 in debug.log 78ad1411 radtel_rt490: Fix deprecations 3f65fa40 radtel_rt490: Add language toggle cc5db82a rt490: Fix channel names in chinese characters Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11722] Is it possible to display the channel name in Chinese? [Bug 11724] Language toggle for radtel_rt490 and related [Bug 11725] Log upload with UTF-8 chars fails on Windows [Bug 11729] Update support for Baofeng BF-F8HP-PRO to include changes brought about by firmware version 0.33 [Feature 11731] Add filter querying ability to the memory editor --

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Settings content problem
by Lofgren, Charles 08 Dec '24

08 Dec '24

I'm trying to fix the missing 222 mHz band problem with my Radioddity UV-5rx3, and I've gotten these directions from Chirps' Issues section: Without a copy of an original image (or at least one that wasn't blanked, the best I can offer for you is to do the following... 1. Save the Radioddity_UV-5RX3_20230722(factory).img file that I just attached to a convenient location on your computer 2. Start CHIRP 3. Load the image file that was saved in step 1 into CHIRP 4. Click Settings -> Advanced Settings 5. Click in the field for the bottom Range Override Parameter setting 6. Type CTRL + A to highlight the whole field 7. Type the Delete key to empty the field 8. Manually type in UseAtOwnRisk (do not copy-and-paste from your browser) 9. Upload to your radio 10. Restart CHIRP My problem is that when I go to the Advanced Settings tab, I don't find the indicated Range Override Parameter. The Settings tab itself is at the top of a column on the left side of the screen. I've seen several YouTube videos where the Chriip Settings tab appears about the middle of the screen after some preliminary material. The Settings option on my screen seems to have different content. How do I get to the right version of Settings? Thanks, Charlie

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241206 A list of changes since the last build are here: c233a006 Fix GDK_BACKEND hack on Linux 581819f7 ftlx1011: Preliminary py3 conversion ec34595c Update repeaterbook tests for more coverage 39a1b12b Make repeaterbook errors more verbose 351b31df wouxun: Initialize bands after mmap parse a1268a0e Add TYT TH-350US version 44d6ad76 Updated Italian Translation 2560148f Initial support for Radtel RT-620 (GPS) radio, based on UV17 Fixes: #11699 8f0d16ba uv17: Fix missing setting warning message Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 10887] TYT TH-350 Jumbled Names column from Download [Bug 11487] channel names all scrambled [Bug 11715] KG-UV6D rejects 6M frequencies with KG-UV7D [Bug 11721] Glitchy scroll on Ubuntu [New Model 11699] New Model Radtel RT-620 (Ruyage UV6D) GPS --

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Vertex FTL-1011 on Next
by Mark Phillips 05 Dec '24

05 Dec '24

I'm guessing someone already knows this but I tried programming a recently received Vertex FTL-1011 using the latest build of Next and it did not work. I tried on both Linux and Windows to no avail. The initial read crapped out instantly with an error message. Trying it with Legacy worked just fine on both platforms. Should I report this to the developers list? Mark NI2O

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241129 A list of changes since the last build are here: 7fef7cca Updated Spanish Translation 626586c0 Fix opening the languages list when running from the sources tree 924c5696 Do a case insensitive sort of languages 6c2cffeb Make offset column hint at TX freq for split-capable radios 85cfb944 Catch driver errors during save and show a dialog d76634dd ft70: Some bank assignment fixes d7827323 Initial ICOM IC-M710 driver 1c38b735 icf: Allow drivers to skip clone result f2b00534 Make test_icom_clone honor radio _ranges 2f48001e Move STEPS in baofeng_uv17Pro to UV17Pro class, fixes #11716 d1f8504e uv17: Allow separate block list to be read 7703a97c Add Radtel RT-470X Plus BT signature, separate class and test file b2ff882d query sources: add przemienniki.eu 8276b581 Fix typos 5b41e67d Add developer serial-open-error test fixture 518cbb66 Fix clone dialog hang if serial open error Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11700] Hanging when communicating with radio [Bug 11702] Yaesu FT-70D Memory Bank issues [Bug 11717] After introduction of banks in UV17Pro driver, UV17 driver reports multiple errors for banks [Feature 11430] SP Repaters Database - przemienniki.eu [Feature 11716] Improvement of Baofeng uv17Pro to make step lists part of class [New Model 1067] Icom IC-M710 [New Model 11695] Radtel RT-470X Plus Bluetooth --

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 22 Nov '24

22 Nov '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241122 A list of changes since the last build are here: 99bf4ccc Added zh_CN welcome screen e01d36e1 Remove last remaining usage of python3-six b33595c6 icv80: Fix txinhibit as duplex=off 53235e50 ft70: Fix tuning steps 5.0 and 6.25 4b030553 Improve error message for tuning step failure Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11336] v80e duplex is missing OFF [Bug 11681] Yaesu FT-70D Wrong tuning steps --

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Out Of Supported Range Error for BaoFang UV-5RH Pro Max
by robboere＠hotmail.com 17 Nov '24

17 Nov '24

I'm currently setting up a UK-5RH Pro Max which is able to monitor around 6 frequency bands as well as having the FM Radio function available on many UV-5Rs. I've been trying to set-up a number of additional FM radio frequencies in the range of 88.8 MHz to 107.5 MHz for stations in and around London here in the UK. These frequencies can for the most part be found on the FM radio function, but they can't be named with the built in FM radio scanner - so was seeking to create these as a set of defined channels in my configuration file. I have created these as a CSV and have loaded them into Chirp as a CSV import. However I don't seem to be able to insert them into the configuration file for the handset. Unfortunately, I receive the message "Some memories are incompatible with this radio" and specific errors such as "Frequency 96.400000 is out of supported range" for all 60 that I'm trying to insert. I have added other frequencies from 108 MHz onwards and there are absolutely no problems with these - so am sure that the method I'm using to add these is correct. It seems to just be the question around adding any frequencies below 108 MHz and the Chirp configuration and/or the Radio not accepting them. I've checked the radio and I can scan all of the ranges outlined below, so the radio is capable of receiving on those ranges: - 65-108 MHz FM RX - 108-136 MHz AM RX AM Air Receiving Only - 136-174 MHz FM TX/RX - 220-260 MHz FM TX/RX - 350-390 MHz FM RX - 400-480 MHz FM TX/RX - 480-520 MHz FM RX I have used both the Baofeng UV-5RH and Baofeng 5RM but neither of these allow these frequencies to be added to the listing. I was keen to have FM radio channels with names and direct selection via the channel selection capability, but it seem that this isn't possible. It means that I'd need to scan anywhere where I am and hope to guess what the radio station is. Would anyone know why the software (or Radio/Profile) isn't allowing me to add these frequencies?

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No response from radio error
by Ramon Jones 16 Nov '24

16 Nov '24

I have searched the archive and could not find an answer. I just purchased a Btech FTDI programming cable. I have been unable to use this cable with the CHRIP programming software, I get a "No response from radio" error message when I try to read any Baofeng radio. I have multiple UV-5R and BF-888s radios, I have tried programming on 3 different computers using Windows 7, 10 and 11 with the same problem! When I look at the device manager, everything looks correct on all 3 computers. If I try using the BF-888 software on the BF-888s radio everything works as it should! Do you have any suggestions to fix this problem?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241115 A list of changes since the last build are here: 71812ad1 Fix recent dialog on linux 3413ee78 Add US GMRS bandplan defaults 15647b45 bandplan: Allow offset defaults without duplex 3713f665 Backup radio image before each upload f5c21377 Avoid force-wrapping long locale lines 3eae005b Update zh_CN.po Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11673] "Recent" button not working on Linux [New Model 11671] Baofeng W31D --

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Yaesu vs. Baofeng/TYT band memories
by Massimo Nespolo 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

Greetings, Two amateurs groups need to build up a common group. One has Yaesu FT-4x, the other Baofeng or TYT. Chirp supports both. However, it does not seem possible to past or export-import the band memories from one model to the other - at least I couldn't figure out how to do it. Is there a way, or one has to retype everything by hand? Thank you in advance. Massimo

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Export to CSV failing when no row selected
by andy＠gamubaru.com 09 Nov '24

09 Nov '24

I have an Icom-7100. I can download from the radio OK. There are two cases where the export to CSV fails. 1) If no rows are selected. 2) if row 0 and other rows are selected. If I select valid rows, it works. On failure I get: ERROR: <function ChirpEditorSet.export_to_file at 0x7063e0c2d300> raised unexpected exception Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/andy/.local/pipx/venvs/chirp/lib/python3.12/site-packages/chirp/wxui/common.py", line 642, in run_safe return fn(*args, **kwargs) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/home/andy/.local/pipx/venvs/chirp/lib/python3.12/site-packages/chirp/wxui/main.py", line 325, in export_to_file current.export_to_file(filename) File "/home/andy/.local/pipx/venvs/chirp/lib/python3.12/site-packages/chirp/wxui/memedit.py", line 2247, in export_to_file m = self._memory_cache[row] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^^^^^ KeyError: 0 This seems to be from site-packages/chirp/wxui/memedit.py: def export_to_file(self, filename): if not filename.lower().endswith('.csv'): raise Exception(_('Export can only write CSV files')) selected = self._grid.GetSelectedRows() if len(selected) <= 1: selected = range(0, self._grid.GetNumberRows()) -------------------------------------^ When no rows are selected, the range includes 0. If you start from 1, it works print("selected: ",selected) r = generic_csv.CSVRadio(None) # The CSV driver defaults to a single non-empty memory at location # zero, so delete it before we go to export. r.erase_memory(0) for row in selected: m = self._memory_cache[row] This is using chirp-20241108-py3-none-any.whl I'm not sure if some radios may actually start at memory zero. The comment about deleting row zero would seem to indicate that is not the case. Thanks, Andy - KF5JLJ Thanks

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 08 Nov '24

08 Nov '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241108 A list of changes since the last build are here: 1f4ebe12 Update SE Jaktradio 155MHz.csv 609fe945 Updated Italian Translation 31254783 Updated Spanish Translation 61c21456 tdh8: Update power definitions for TD-H3 19ac9556 tdh8: Convert all OFF/ON selections to checkboxes c98bee45 tdh8: Add settings from 240416 TD-H3 firmware e8459bfe Retry file uploads during bug report a2cfddef Fix bugreport on Linux (or older wx) 25bcdd3f Collect system information for bug reports 420a3819 Make baofeng_common radios suggest K1 help ac5e8eb4 Add richer errors for specific driver issues 57e487bc id31/51: Fix TSQL/DTCS "error" on CS-31 1d429909 id31/51: Fix 6.25kHz offsets values 29ca345e id51: Fix loading ICF files a321b1a3 dr735: Clean up style for consistency 29f81022 dr735t: Add bell and favorite to extra settings and set their default values Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11360] Alinco DR-735T new memory slot settings [Bug 11652] Some memories read as 4MHz offset [Bug 11657] ID31/51 some TSQL/DTCS show as "error" in CS-31 --

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K5 plus
by s.fairs＠btinternet.com 08 Nov '24

08 Nov '24

Chirp will download from my K5plus , but does not recognise the radio when I try to upload.

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Out of Band Memories
by John Cox 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

I'm trying to load memories from a .csv file into a TS-480HX that has been modified for MARS use. Frequencies in the ham bands load fine, but none of the MARS frequencies are being accepted. I know it's not the rig because these frequencies have been in the radio memories before. Any ideas? Thanks, John *John C. Cox, K4JCC*No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced!

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Fwd: ap510/ Avrt5
by Patrick Brown 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

Patrick Brown N7FHB SYCSRT 3213 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [users] ap510/ Avrt5 Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024 07:27:02 -0800 From: Martin Cooper <mfncooper(a)gmail.com> To: Patrick Brown <sycsrt3213(a)gmail.com> Send that to the list. Martin. KD6YAM On Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 7:13 AM Patrick Brown <sycsrt3213(a)gmail.com> wrote: Patrick Brown N7FHB SYCSRT 3213 On 11/3/2024 08:07, Martin Cooper wrote: > "this" was missing from your message. You might want to resend > with some context. :-) > > Martin. > KD6YAM > > On Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 6:49 AM Patrick Brown via Users > <users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> wrote: > > I tried to use chirp to program a Ap510 and this is what i > get ? what > am i doing wrong? > > > -- > Patrick Brown N7FHB SYCSRT 3213 > _______________________________________________ > Users mailing list > users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com > https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/postorius/lists/users.lists.chirpmyradio.com > To unsubscribe, send an email to > users-leave(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > users-owner(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com > List archives: > https://lists.chirpmyradio.com/hyperkitty/list/users@lists.chirpmyradio.com/ >

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Error message connecting Baofeng UV-5R to MacBook Air M2
by lisa＠lisarepetto.com 03 Nov '24

03 Nov '24

Received this radio as a gift. Downloaded Chirp and connected the radio via usb c adapter to my MacBook and receive a RADIO DID NOT RESPOND error. Any idea how to fix this? Quite frustrating! Thank you for any suggestions. Lisa

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ap510/ Avrt5
by Patrick Brown 03 Nov '24

03 Nov '24

I tried to use chirp to program a Ap510 and this is what i get ? what am i doing wrong? -- Patrick Brown N7FHB SYCSRT 3213

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Baofeng AR-152 power levels damaged by CHIRP?
by Ceferino Lamb 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

I found this thread on mygmrs forum about the AR-152 and the effect CHIRP allegedly has on it. It's quite a good thread. I didn't get any hits on RadioReference when I just searched. In a nutshell, it says that once you run CHIRP on your Baofeng AR-152. your power settings are permanently altered such that you no longer have low power or full power anymore. This post is from May and has been relatively quiet since. I wonder if it's still a risk? I have two 152s on the bench right now to program so I saw this post just in time to stop. Both have the firmware rev A152V01 indicated as problematic. I'm surprised the issue hasn't been discussed here. https://forums.mygmrs.com/topic/7377-calling-all-ar-152-owners/ -- //CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 01 Nov '24

01 Nov '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241101 A list of changes since the last build are here: 5d295a8b uv17pro: Expose static bank model for clarity d39491f6 Add static bank/model which refuses any change ad8d4fcc Add Baofeng UV-17R alias b6c68c4a Add airband to all bandplans with default to AM 1525ee36 Log import, export, open filenames 78bef938 Avoid restoring window to a negative coordinate c6626004 Add 10-level squelch to BF 5RM and BF K5-Plus radios 702ca3ef Add alias for TIDRADIO TD-V2 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11641] Chirp is running but cannot open. [Bug 11642] zone/bank assignments [Bug 11649] Baofeng UV-17R not in model list [Feature 11646] Airband support in bandplan [New Model 11635] Tidradio TD-V2 same as BF-888 --

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AR-5RM - Frequency in this range requires AM mode
by Scott Zettervall 30 Oct '24

30 Oct '24

When I enter or paste aviation frequencies, ex) 121.500 into memory I get the Warning: Some Memories are incompatible with this radio [700] Frequency in this range requires AM mode [701] Frequency in this range requires AM mode [703] Frequency in this range requires AM mode ... I simply click [OK] on the Warning and everything gets assigned to memory and I can clone into the AR-5RM just fine. The problem is the Warning is not necessary, the AR-5RM does support these frequencies/AM.

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FT-70D Wires-X memories
by Chris (RG) Johnston 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Hello; I am successfully using Chirp to program my FT-70D. But I cannot see where to add the 5-digit Wires-X addresses in the configuration. I have some programmed into the memory slots C1 to C5 but I cannot find them in the downloaded configuration. Any ideas? Thanks Chris

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Re: New chirp-next build
by Eric Berube 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

I have downloaded the lasts build but after install on Windows 11 pro. The chirp window maximizes but never appears on the screen. Task manager also confirms that it is running. Are there any other reported issues like this? Thanks Eric Berube Greater Sudbury, Ontario

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TYT TH9000D Plus support?
by Dean Jahnz 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Will one of the TYT supported radios (TH9000_144, TH9000_220, TH9000_440) work with the TH9000D Plus? Apparently my friends have bad taste in radios and like to purchase units not supported in CHIRP :( In a related subject: Another popular TYT model (the TH8600, which is the only IP65 waterproof rated radio I know of) was being worked on about a year ago, but seems to have gone dead. Is there any plans to support that radio? It's a very popular model among those who use Ham comms in off-road vehicles that are exposed to the elements. I would be willing to send mine to anyone with the know-how to develop support for it. The factory programming software for it sucks!

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since the last build and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241025 A list of changes since the last build are here: 9c81579f Add UV-17M model alias e57bb3d6 Add Yaesu VX-177 support 94deb0ec Updated Italian Translation 22659165 tdh3: Fix high VHF and UHF RX bands for HAM variant 6b73d123 vx170: Remove untested flag as reported working 19864f3f rt98: Enable V101 version for UHF variant as well 733c6859 rt21: Add BCL clarification tooltip ad4d24ab Add Baofeng UV-5RH Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11584] Retevis RT98v 1.03 Unsupported by CHIRP [Bug 11624] It still works. Please allow VX-177 which also did read, but can't edit or write [Bug 11627] Frequency is out of supported range [Feature 11619] Retevis RT21v - Busy channel lockout naming convention [New Model 11050] Baofeng UV-17M --

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Whine on trx Low Power in new batch of GT-3TP Baofengs
by Ceferino Lamb 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

I bought several new GT-3TP and so far those tested have a whine on trx when running Low power. Audio quality is also inferior to numerous older GT-3TPs we run on the ranch. In the past I'd noticed this whine on a batch of new UV-5Rs I programmed for a friend. The advice back then was that the newer HTs had some differences, and to turn off Battery Saver in CHIRP Setting/Basic Settings to reduce that whine. I never tested that theory. But setting Battery Saver to Off doesn't remove my Low Power whine (recall that the GT-3TP is FCC type UV-5R, CHIRP Model BF-F8HP). So I have a couple of questions for the group: 1) Any other ideas on how to remove that whine on trx? 2) Is Battery Saver worth using at all? Some on RadioReference say it's of no use. For now my workaround is to run M Power (4w) if the whine is too annoying. But I prefer to run Low unless more is needed. Reno K7CRL -- //CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 20 Oct '24

20 Oct '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241020 A list of changes since the last build are here: 6b4f6ad0 Updated Spanish Translation bf2f5747 Allow removing recent models from the list c845c795 Add toggle to "always start with recent list" 7b0881d9 Add "recent" button to vendor/model selection f1e85f76 Updated Spanish Translation 6e7448fe rt98: Add missing test image 47aaac53 rt98: Add some tip docs for squelch settings ba04e0b6 anytone: Attempt flush input before ident c0d7bbf8 Talkpod A36plus: add support for firmware v1.26 - fixes #11614 0ad18be7 New device: TYT TH-UV98 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11608] Anytone AT-5888UV programming bug [Bug 11611] RT98 - Squelch Mode Enabled Function Rename [Bug 11613] RT98 - STE Frequency 55.2 - rename to say recommended [Bug 11614] When downloading the radio, get error "Radio returned unknown identifier string" [Feature 11609] Start with frequently-used radio models [New Model 9842] TYT TH-UV98 --

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UV-18 Pro Max GPS firmware
by kn4 dwh 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

The current version of this radio's firmware is 1.03 as from the factory. The radio has alot of advantages but what I am looking for is a way to A) download the firmware image from the radio B) Locate a site where there might be an updated firmware revision Has anybody got leads on these items? --Hal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Baofeng 5rm
by Thomas Cox 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

cannot program my baofeng get error message "error reading data from radio: not amount of data we want. can program my uv-5r just fine. my5rm shows uv-5rm on the bottom front. Tom wd0gvh

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Power-On messages inop in new GT3-TP?
by Ceferino Lamb 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

I got a few new GT3-TP spares, and programmed them with CHIRP as usual. Something's changed in the startup display at boot. I use two parameters under "Setting/Other Settings" to display my CHIRP version level and my call sign on boot: Power-On Message 1 used to display on the 1st line Power-On Message 2 used to display on the 2nd line (both briefly on boot) Now, neither works. "GT-3" displays on the 1st line "MARK III" displays on the 2nd line And the 6+Power-On Message settings seem to also be ignored. They are also greyed out in CHIRP, cannot be changed. Anybody BTDT? Got a remedy? I already jailbroke the new units with a hard factory reset. -- //CRL Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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New chirp-next build
by donotreply＠chirpmyradio.com 14 Oct '24

14 Oct '24

Greetings, A new build of CHIRP-next is available. This includes changes made directly to the tree since yesterday and may include additional features, bug fixes, etc. Unless you have a reason not to, we recommend using the latest build of CHIRP-next at all times. You can get it from here: https://archive.chirpmyradio.com/chirp_next/next-20241014 A list of changes since the last build are here: 19dce52d btech.py: QYT KT8900D add new mcu version - fixes #11601 9272fbc5 btech.py: QYT KT8900 add new mcu version - fixes #11559 bdec5396 btech.py: Radioddity QB25 add new mcu version - fixes #11443 80187f9d rt470x: Support 18MHz-1G per new firmware changes 0d1e1f5b bff8hppro: Fix to include mid power level 5ef813b1 anytone: Fix missing DTCS->DTCS cross mode 5251c1c8 Updated Spanish Translation f691fa98 Adjust about box with license header 387d8f63 rt98: Add support for firmware V101 Issues addressed in this build: [Bug 11443] Radioddity QB25 "Radio identification failed" [Bug 11559] New QYT KT-8900 Radio Identification Failed [Bug 11584] Retevis RT98v 1.03 Unsupported by CHIRP [Bug 11601] KT-8900D radio identification failed [Bug 11606] Baofeng BF-F8HP-PRO missing Mid power level option [Bug 11608] Anytone AT-5888UV programming bug [Feature 11605] Add 2.13c Firmware AM/FM modulation to RT-470X --

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Re: setting up Scanner function UV-5R family
by larry louree 13 Oct '24

13 Oct '24

John: A very logical question. No only do I have the NWS 6 or 7 broadcast channels, I also have the two Skywarn channels for my home area, as well as some Fire and EMS dispatch channels in my home area. This 'odd' group allows me to move around the state (in Florida) and not have to specifically program or dial to the specific channel. It's something I want to try now that I know what the TO/CO/SE designations mean. Thanks for your help on this. Larry Message: 2 Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 19:44:25 -0400 From: John Wuest <jhwuest(a)gmail.com> Subject: [users] Re: Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family To: CHIRP users list <users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> Message-ID: <CABdgqVegASnBfsqwpCQEMi==4DEGk0t7i1cYz_FHn76zzeJ2Mg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I'm curious why you want to scan the NWS frequencies. Generally, there is only one that covers your geographical area and the others are out of range. Also, because they never stop transmitting, your radio will stop on it every scan cycle. On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM larry louree via Users < users(a)lists.chirpmyradio.com> wrote: > I have one of my UV-5R that receives well, so want to us it to scan NWS > channels here to support my Skywarn activities. > > I went to Chirp, on the Advanced Settings Tab and found "Scan Resume". My > choices are: > > TO > CO > SE > > what do each of these do if I add them to my set up for the radio. > > Thanks. > > Larry > > Larry Louree, PMP > Problem Solver > Palmetto, Florida 34221 > cell: 407-697-1869 Larry Louree, PMP Problem Solver Palmetto, Florida 34221 cell: 407-697-1869

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Re: Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family
by Rich NE1EE 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

Actually, Jim responded. I use the 5R, so I followed his instructions just to see the result. I stumbled a bit, because "scroll down to the Detailed Menu Reference" is really "Menu Definitions - Detailed", and my brain was programmed to skim for "Detailed". Persistence helped ;-) But sure enough, the answer is there. Thanks to you both. I updated my notes to "UV-5R scan options: TO=pause on channel; resume after preset time. CO=stop on carrier detect; resume when carrier drops. SE=stop on carrier detect; resumed by user." ...but it has been a while since I used scan on either of my 5R models, so I don't recall what happens with SE. I'll have to read the manual and test. Does it: 1. When SE is active and stopped on a channel, and the user presses SCAN, radios will pick up the scan at the channel point following, and resume scanning. 2. Go back to the beginning of the scan programmed list, and begin again. 3. Start the scan with the current channel, which may still be active. In this case, the user must manually step ahead, then press SCAN. ISTR that the 5R will resume scanning (SE mode) with the next scan channel, when the user triggers SCAN. ~R~ On 2024-10-09 20:35:, Gary Chesshir via Users wrote: >I haven't seen anyone answer your question. TO is stop on search and resume after preset time. Usually 5 sec. CO will stop when detects carrier and resume when carrier drops and SE will stop on signal and remain there until acted upon by user. > >Hope this helps you understand the 3 choices.

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Setting up Scanner function UV-5R Family
by larry louree 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

I have one of my UV-5R that receives well, so want to us it to scan NWS channels here to support my Skywarn activities. I went to Chirp, on the Advanced Settings Tab and found "Scan Resume". My choices are: TO CO SE what do each of these do if I add them to my set up for the radio. Thanks. Larry Larry Louree, PMP Problem Solver Palmetto, Florida 34221 cell: 407-697-1869

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TYT 7900
by John Oliver 06 Oct '24

06 Oct '24

CHIRP has an entry for the 7800. It connected to my radio but with a dire warning about how awful things could happen. Has anyone had this work, or made their radios explode? I'm worried!

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